Site-specific search provider Eurekster is today releasing a new version of its Swicki product that features a set community features on its results and home pages. The free Swicki search widget, used here on TechCrunch in the right-hand column, provides a cloud of popular search terms and leads to a [...]

An over the top ad campaign for the upcoming Universal Pictures produced "Untraceable" has been removed from Facebook after concerns were expressed about excessive violent content. I'm fortunate not to have seen the content because it sounds pretty gruesome. According to the Guardian, the agency had launched a Facebook page [...]

YouTube will be adding recommendations based on users' and their friends' activity. Previously the social networking features of the site had been oriented to avid creators, but now video watchers will also get the benefits of being part of a network. A new personalized homepage layout featuring recommendations, friend activity, [...]

When BoomTown last checked in with French serial entrepreneur and blogger Loïc Le Meur, he was setting up his Seesmic startup in San Francisco's Potrero Hill section and making funny daily videos of the effort. Now, Le Meur's online video conversation community is ensconced in its new offices and his [...]

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - MySpace and TMZ are set to launch a branded channel Wednesday on the social networking site's TV page. Read More Permalink[...]

Facebook just sent me over screenshots of their new profile design. There are some very significant changes. They have decided to go with a tabbed version of your profile. It also appears that all of the applications will now display in your left hand column. This is a huge change [...]